Ep 4. Battle Lines

Ink Master season 13 episode 4, titled "Battle Lines", showcases the continued competition between the remaining tattoo artists. The episode begins with the contestants in the middle of a flash challenge, where they must work in pairs to design tattoos inspired by both a random noun and a random color. The pairs must work together to create a cohesive design that incorporates both elements and impresses the judges.

Following the flash challenge, the episode moves onto the elimination tattoo. In this episode, the contestants are asked to create tattoos that reflect their personal artistic style, while also showcasing their technical skills. The twist, however, is that the contestants must design their tattoos inspired by paintings from a famous artist. This challenge pushes the artists out of their comfort zones and requires them to interpret the work of a renowned painter in their own unique way.

Throughout the episode, tensions continue to rise between some of the contestants as they struggle to work together in the flash challenge and compete against each other in the elimination. Emotions run high as each artist places their personal stamp on their tattoo, hoping to prove to the judges that they have what it takes to be Ink Master.

As always, the judges - Dave Navarro, Chris Núñez, and Oliver Peck - provide insightful critiques on each tattoo. They pay close attention to each artist's attention to detail, use of color, and overall technical execution. The judges then have the difficult task of selecting the bottom artists who will face the possibility of being sent home.

Overall, episode 4 of Ink Master season 13 is a dynamic and intense episode that showcases the continued competition and creativity of each tattoo artist. As the competition continues, the artists are pushed to explore new challenges and techniques, showing that they have what it takes to be the next Ink Master.